Chapter 266

“It seems pretty standard in this family,” replied Diane. “However, you’re not going to parade around topless in front of any man, including Steve; at least not before you’re eighteen. You can bet on that.”

“He’s seen everybody else except Kate and me. I know he’s seen Jordan. I bet Ashley, Naomi, Becky, and even Mrs. Quick have been topless in front of him. What about you, Mom? Have you let Steve see you? I know he saw Aunt Paula that night he saved her from those rapists.”

“I can assure you that he has not seen me topless, young lady! I’m a married woman old enough to be his mother. Besides, the opportunity hasn’t presented itself.”

“Oh, wow!” exclaimed Kate. “You’re so cool, Aunt Diane! Maybe you can let Steve find you topless in the tub. I bet he’d like that a lot!”

“Well, thank you for that,” laughed Diane. “That really shouldn’t be a goal for every woman in the family. Why should we want to expose ourselves to him? What’s the attraction?”

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